Delhi
Tourism » Places to See
Rashtrapati
Bhawan
Formely
the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was
completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of
130 hectares, the palace has 340 rooms.
At one time, 2,000 people were
required to look after the building and serve the Viceroy's household. The lodge
also has impressive garden called the Mughal Garden, which is open to public twice
in a year, usually in February and March.
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